Happy pills in nursing homes in Belgium: A cohort study to determine prescribing patterns and relation to fall risk

Conclusion Despite recommendations against chronic use and a growing body of evidence showing the risk of side effects, the use of psychotropic drugs currently is still alarmingly high in Flemish nursing home residents without dementia. Strategies to optimize prescribing are discussed.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research